LITTLEJOHNS
Also recorded as Little Johns
Littlejohns
Littlejohns is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name Little which means 'small' or 'little' and John, a common male name. The surname is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, meaning 'son of Little John'.
Origins
The surname Littlejohns is thought to have originated in Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall, in the South West of England. It is most commonly found in these areas, suggesting that the Littlejohns family likely has historic roots in the region.
Variations
Over time, the surname Littlejohns has appeared in various forms, including Littlejohn, Litteljohn, and Litlejohn.
Notable People
John Littlejohns (1902-1983) - A renowned British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. Mary Littlejohns (born 1975) - A well-known British author famous for her novels set in the Victorian era.
Legacy
The Littlejohns surname has left a mark in British history through the achievements of various individuals who have borne the name. Today, people with the surname Littlejohns can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and dispersal over the centuries.
There are approximately 741 people named Littlejohns in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,292nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Littlejohns.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- David
- Jeremy
- John
- Justin
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Tim
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.